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A well-groomed cat is a sign of overall good health, and regular grooming can help you notice problems early on. Some cats will need different levels of grooming care than others, depending on coat/hair type, medical conditions, and lifestyle factors. This handout outlines best practices for grooming your cat.
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Grooming your dog can be a fun chore or a challenging one for many people. Depending on coat/hair type, medical conditions, and lifestyle factors, some dogs will need different levels of grooming care than others. A well-groomed dog is a sign of overall good health.
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Bad breath (halitosis) is caused by bacteria, plaque, tartar, decomposing food particles, or death of tissue. Treatment of halitosis in cats involves eliminating the cause(s). The teeth need to be thoroughly cleaned and polished under general anesthesia. Teeth affected by advanced periodontal disease or tooth resorption need to be extracted. Reducing the accumulation of plaque, tartar, and resulting halitosis can be achieved by using VOHC-accepted products.
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Bad breath (halitosis) is caused by bacteria, plaque, and tartar. Once halitosis occurs, professional veterinary oral prevention, assessment, and treatment is needed. Teeth affected by advanced periodontal disease need to be extracted. Reducing the accumulation of plaque, tartar, and resulting halitosis can be achieved by using VOHC-accepted products.
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Halloween can be fun for the whole family, but it can also be a scary or dangerous time for pets. Costumes, candy, and noises can cause problems such as stress, poisoning, and anxiety. Keep them in mind when planning your holiday and talk to your veterinarian if you need help with anxiety issues.
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The Harrier is a typical scent hound: born with a love of the hunt and the desire to follow his nose wherever it leads. But he's more than that when he's given the chance. He's a mild-mannered sort, tolerant and good with children.
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Like humans, dogs derive health benefits from regular exercise. As your dog’s caregiver, it’s important that you keep your dog strong and fit through physical activity.
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Age is not a disease, but many changes occur as cats age that can result in diseases or disabilities. It's important to spend time with your cat to keep their stress low and monitor for changes. Regular veterinary examinations and discussions about your cat's behaviors at home will allow your veterinarian to provide recommendations on how to keep your senior cat healthy.
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Age is not a disease, but many changes occur as dogs age that can result in diseases or disabilities. It's important to spend time with your dog to keep their stress low and monitor for changes. Regular veterinary examinations and discussions about your dog's behaviors at home will allow your veterinarian to provide recommendations on how to keep your senior dog healthy.
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The holidays add excitement to the winter months, but we cannot forget about the indoor and outdoor toxins that pets frequently encounter at this time of year. Keeping your pets healthy and safe will help keep your holidays as stress-free as possible.